Student Counseling and Personnel Services master's degree programs in Tennessee
Compare 11 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Tennessee
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1The University of Tennessee-MartinMartin · Debt not reported$59,7592The University of Tennessee-KnoxvilleKnoxville · Debt not reported$56,7503Vanderbilt UniversityNashville · Debt not reported$55,9414Middle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboro · Debt not reported$53,1345Tennessee Technological UniversityCookeville · Debt not reported$52,2836East Tennessee State UniversityJohnson City · Debt not reported$52,2317Carson-Newman UniversityJefferson City · Debt not reported$51,8748The University of Tennessee-ChattanoogaChattanooga · Debt not reported$51,7779University of MemphisMemphis · Debt not reported$51,73410Austin Peay State UniversityClarksville · Debt not reported$51,023
CAREER CONTEXT IN TN
What related occupations pay in Tennessee
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
21-1012Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
- State median wage
- $59,960
- Middle 50% wage range
- $48,460–$69,820
- State employment
- 6,470
- Projected growth
- +2.9%
- Annual openings
- 27,800
39-9041Residential Advisors
- State median wage
- $34,700
- Middle 50% wage range
- $30,950–$42,830
- State employment
- 2,360
- Projected growth
- +3.5%
- Annual openings
- 16,500
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Tennessee; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
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Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The University of Tennessee-Martin | Martin | $59,759 | Not available |
| 2 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | Knoxville | $56,750 | Not available |
| 3 | Vanderbilt University | Nashville | $55,941 | Not available |
| 4 | Middle Tennessee State University | Murfreesboro | $53,134 | Not available |
| 5 | Tennessee Technological University | Cookeville | $52,283 | Not available |
| 6 | East Tennessee State University | Johnson City | $52,231 | Not available |
| 7 | Carson-Newman University | Jefferson City | $51,874 | Not available |
| 8 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | Chattanooga | $51,777 | Not available |
| 9 | University of Memphis | Memphis | $51,734 | Not available |
| 10 | Austin Peay State University | Clarksville | $51,023 | Not available |
| 11 | Lincoln Memorial University | Harrogate | $49,896 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Student Counseling and Personnel Services in Tennessee
What do Student Counseling and Personnel Services master's degree graduates earn in Tennessee?
Across 11 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $52,231 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.
Which Tennessee colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. The University of Tennessee-Martin has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.